The Threat of Compensatory Equalization of Treatments to Internal Validity

question 8

True/False

The threat of compensatory equalization of treatments to internal validity occurs when participants in a control group attempt to outperform participants in the treatment group.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A theoretical framework in sociology and psychology that emphasizes the role of power disparities, competition, and socioeconomic status in social dynamics and behaviors.

Low-Amplitude Brain Waves

Brain waves with small fluctuations, typically associated with wakefulness, attention, and normal everyday consciousness.

Alpha Waves

Brain waves detected by an EEG that represent a state of wakeful relaxation, typically associated with calm and creativity.

Relaxation

The state of being free from tension and anxiety, often achieved through techniques such as meditation or deep-breathing exercises.